# It takes 20 hours to learn a new skill #permanentnote ## Source - [[The first 20 hours - to learn anything]] ## Keywords - [[topic - personal efficiency]] - [[topic - communicate effectively]] - [[topic - learning to learn]] - [[topic - mentoring, advising and coaching]] - [[topic - information management]] - [[topic - live a great life]] learn new stuff takes only a short awkward moment. - [[how to be a better self]] ## Related notes - [[zt - begin with the end in mind]] and just start - [[zt - everyone is smart]] and this is another proof ## Notes - Start, and get over the first hours when it feels ridiculous. - if you are curious, then learning things only needs 2 weeks of passion :) ### Method 1. deconstruct the skill into small pieces 2. learn enough to self-correct 3. remove practices barriers 4. practice at least 20 hours